Kalemegdan Disk - ROCK FROM EASTERN EUROPE

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A nourishing rock elixir that will get you on your feet

There are not many consistent and growing bands on the Czech rock scene. But the four-member Prague band Škwor is undoubtedly one of them. Its lively show and music are a popular attraction among fans. Whether it was a sold-out exceptional birthday concert in Prague’s O2 Arena two years ago or a successful indoor tour, the band continuously confirms that it is one of the biggest names in terms of both the musical/audiovisual performance and the strength of its ever-growing fan base. And they prove it on their new full-length album, “Tváře smutnejch hrdinů” (Faces of Sad Heroes), which comes three years after their Supraphon Gold Record-winning release “Uzavřenej kruh” (Closed Circle).

The dozen new songs flow with the rock energy so typical of Škwor, retaining easy recognizability, yet still keeping their progressiveness and hiding many musical surprises. A big part of this is the person of new guitarist Martin Volák, whose precise and imaginative guitar riffs have given the band a fresh new wind. This is then underscored by the mix, under which the renowned sound wizard Amak Golden is signed. The lyrics of frontman Petr Hrdlička remain a prized assurance, unafraid of sharp directness or incisive reflection on personal matters and those that burn society as a whole.

These work well in the sharp burners “Už je to tak dávno” (It’s Been so Long), “Noc nebo den” (Night or Day) or “Spoutanej” (Shackled) as well as in the more balladic – fan favourite – positions of Škwor, represented on the tenth album by songs such as Nejistá přítomnost (An Uncertain Presence) or Doufej (Hope). A welcome bonus for the music connoisseurs among the band’s fans will be the fact that the new release “Tváře smutnejch hrdinů” (Faces of Sad Heroes) will be the first album in Škwor’s discography to be released also on vinyl.

Tracklist

1. Intro 129 0:54
2. Tváře smutnejch hrdinů 3:25
3. Vteřina jediná 3:40
4. Když vlky žene z lesů hlad 2:52
5. Zůstaň tu chvíli 4:07
6. Spoutanej 3:21
7. Nejistá přítomnost 3:56
8. To je můj svět 2:51
9. Už je to tak dávno 3:16
10. Čas všechno spálí 3:25
11. Noc nebo den 3:29
12. Doufej 3:31
13. Zvedni hlavu 3:19